Every retail store and facility is susceptible to armed robberies, but the risk can be higher depending on the type of product the store is known to sell. High-risk business owners, such as those in the cannabis industry, must assess all the risk factors. This includes the type of industry they operate, the products they sell or cultivate, the store/facility’s …
CPTED or Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design is the approach to crime prevention that utilizes architecture, urban planning, and facility management to deter criminal acts. When properly utilized, CPTED is an extremely successful method of crime prevention for any business, especially high-risk businesses like those in the cannabis industry. While CPTED has been tried and tested since the mid-1900s, newer …
